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Bhole, Vidula Post-doctoral Fellow, Arthritis Research Centre of Canada |
| Dr. Vidula Bhole graduated as a Medical Doctor in 2002 and then did her training in Preventive and Social Medicine from 2003-2006 at the University of Mumbai, India. She joined the Mater of Health Science (MHSc) Program at the University of British Columbia in August 2008. For her MHSc project, she used the Framingham heart study cohort dataset to determine the disease burden and gender differences associated with incident gout for under supervision of Dr. Hyon Choi. She then joined Arthritis Research Centre of Canada as a postdoctoral fellow working under Dr. Choi’s supervision. |
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Burrows, MelonieAssociate, Division of Orthopaedic Engineering Research, Department of Orthopaedics, UBC bhrg.assist@familymed.ubc.ca |
| Dr. Melonie Burrows joined the research team in the Department of Orthopaedics in Feb 2007 from the Children's Health and Exercise Research Centre at the University of Exeter (UK). Her research focuses on the influence of exercise and diet throughout childhood and adolescents on bone mineral accrual and bone structure; and the impact of exercise and dietary constraints in female athletes on bone mass and structure. These interests are framed by a desire to improve bone health in these specific populations, reducing the risk of osteoporosis in later life. Melonie will continue this research at UBC utilizing a variety of imaging techniques in order to fully assess bone adaptations (i.e., DXA, MRI, pQCT, XCT). Melonie Burrows: Research Projects Melonie Burrows: Selected Publications |
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Donaldson, MeghanPost-Doctoral Fellow, San Francisco Coordinating Center, San Francisco, California mdonaldson@sfcc-cpmc.net |
Meghan Donaldson is currently a post doctoral fellow working on fracture risk prediction with Dr. Steve Cummings at the San Francisco Coordinating Center, San Francisco, California.
CHH ProjectsFalls Risk in Frail Seniors: Clinical and Methodological StudiesMeghan Donaldson: Selected Publications |
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Koglin, Laurent Post-Doctoral Fellow, Centre for Hip Health and Mobility koglin@interchange.ubc.ca Supervisor: Karim Khan Department |
CHH ProjectFocus on the understanding of groin pain pathogenesis among active people. |
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Falls cause more than 90 percent of hip fractures. Fracture risk during a fall depends on the force of the impact on the femur (thigh bone). Andrew is evaluating the potential of wearable hip protectors, and low stiffness flooring, to reduce the risk of fall-related hip fractures in high-risk environments such as nursing homes and hospitals. In laboratory experiments, Andrew is testing the biomechanical effectiveness of a range of hip protectors, and is working towards the development of worldwide standards for test methods and protocols. In addition, he is determining the relationship between floor stiffness and force applied to a hip during a fall, and whether floor stiffness can be reduced without impairing balance. Findings could contribute to the design of a next generation of more effective hip protectors, and flooring that reduces risk of hip fractures. These studies should also provide insight into similar interventions to reduce wrist, spinal cord and head injuries.CHH ProjectsDesign and testing of hip protectors and compliant flooring for the prevention of fall-related hip fracturesAndrew Laing: Selected Publications |
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Lillies, Bonnie
Regional Leader, Senior Falls & Injury Prevention Initiative |
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Macdonald, HeatherPost Doctoral Fellow, University of Calgaryhmacdona@ucalgary.ca Supervisor: Steve Boyd |
| Under the supervision of Dr. Heather McKay, Heather investigated whether a simple program of 10 jumps, 3 times per day implemented in elementary school classrooms was an effective means to enhance bone structure and strength at both the proximal femur and the tibia in boys and girls using 1) dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), 2) peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) and 3) hip structure analysis (HSA). The results of her study showed that Action Schools! BC significantly increased bone strength at the tibia in boys and at the proximal femur in girls. During her post-doctoral training, Heather will continue to work with the Action Schools! BC data and will apply a novel image analysis program to determine whether the bone response to physical activity varies across regions of the bone cross-section. Heather Macdonald: Research Projects Heather Macdonald: Selected Publications |
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Sims-Gould, Joaniehttp://nexushomecare.arts.ubc.ca/ simsg@interchange.ubc.ca |
| Dr. Joanie Sims-Gould is jointly funded by the Nexus Home Care Project at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Social and Economic Dimensions of an Aging Population project (McMaster University). Her doctoral research focused on examining how families mobilize to provide care for aging relatives. Her research emphasized the complexity of family caregiving by illustrating the multiple types of assistance extended both to the older relative receiving care and among family members who provide the care. Her research interests include family caregiving, crisis episodes in caregiving, social support, intergenerational relations, dynamics between family caregivers and formal care providers, home support, care transitions and aging in rural environments. Joanie Sims-Gould: Research Projects Joanie Sims-Gould: Selected Publications |
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Sran, MeenaPost-Doctoral Fellow, Simon Fraser Univeristy msran@sfu.ca |
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Dr. Sran's research interests focus on the prevention and management of osteoporotic fractures, especially vertebral fractures. Currently, she lectures on bone health and osteoporosis at the UBC School of Rehabilitation Sciences, in addition to teaching continuing education courses for physiotherapists and other health care professionals, both in Canada and abroad, on the role of the physiotherapist in the prevention and management of osteoporosis, including exercise prescription for bone health. |
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Sawatsky, EricPost-Doctoral Fellow, Arthritis Research Centre of CanadaSupervisor: Jacek Kopec |
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Rick graduated with a PhD in nursing at the University of British Columbia in November 2007. He teaches in the nursing department at Trinity Western University and is taking a leave of absence for the duration of his post-doctoral research. He is co-investigator at NEXUS: Researching the Social Contexts of Health Behaviour. His post-doctoral research (funded by MSFHR, CAN, and ARC) focuses on the use of computer adaptive testing to assess various self-reported health outcomes that are relevant to the quality of life of people with joint problems. For further information: www.ricksawatzky.com |